One Shot

The Thief and the Mischief

Ratified by one hundred and seventeen countries the Accords placed the Avengers under the UN authority and provided a framework for the registration and monitoring of all enhanced individuals.

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   “We knew this was gonna happen sooner or later. Earth? The safe place? Are you kidding me?” Izis sat with frustration on a chair and hid her head in her hands. “Place with freedom?”

   “It was the safe place. Until the Battle for New York.” The girl with purple fringe whispered. She was so upset about the Sokovia Accords, so she clenched her fists. “Then aliens invaded Earth and now people are scared that persons with powers will do worse and worse damages.”

   “What are we going to do?” Finally asked white-haired Izis looking at her with resignation. “Laura, we can't stay here forever. Sooner or later humans are going to find out that we're not one of them. God, we're not even Inhumans or mutants. This is bad, this is so bad.”

   “To be honest, I have no bloody idea, my friend. But I'm going to figure something out.” Said Laura and stand up. “I'm going on a walk. Be right back!” Announced girl and, before she left their hideout, she added: “I'm sure if we stay with S.H.I.E.L.D., they'll help us.”

   “They will help you, 'cause you're one of them. And I'm not.” Whispered Izis without hope.

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   It was dark outside, so her outfit fitted well for the job she had to do tonight. The young girl stopped under the Avengers tower and looked up. “It will be a long way up”, the thought, looking around to see if anyone's noticed her. Fortunately, not many people were on the street. She smiled but her eyes stayed cold. “Let's do this.”

   “That's funny.” She taught to herself in her thoughts while she was flying higher. She used her wings, even if there was no need to. “Humans are scared of us, but if it comes to situations of life and death they want to be saved by us... Paradox.”

   Soon she was in the place she planned, so she hid her wings. From the pocket of a black jacked the girl took out her necklace and looked at silver oak leaf for a while. Then she used magic to open the large window. Enchantress grimaced, because she landed on a floor with a silent clatter. Luckily, there was nobody in the room. “Of course, Stark's got another meeting and Happy should be on the bedrooms' floor right now.” That put another smile on her face. She snapped her fingers and walk towards the chamber. The girl noticed a lot of things like Thor's belt, parts of the Hulkbuster's armor. It seemed like she was in some kind of storeroom. Fairy sighed and started looking for the thing she needed.

   It wasn't so easy because girl had to be watchful. At first, she wanted to use magic, but soon she realized that Vibranium would not react. Civil War was not so long ago, but she had a feeling that Stark could have this thing with him. She rubbed her eyes. That was obvious. Roger's shield was made by Howard Stark. Tony probably kept it in special room from where Captain America would not be able to steal it.

   Again she sighed and summoned her wings. The girl almost flew but suddenly pain filled her. “What the hex?” She asked laying on the ground with tears in her green eyes. It was so cold, too cold for creature related to fire. It was like her wings had frozen.

   “Well, well, well. Isn't that Laura Aseris Mirage, that “famous” Tenebrian princess? What are you doing here?” Someone asked. Hearing his voice he covered her ears with her hands and closed eyes.

   “You are dead. You're not here. It's just my imagination.”

   “Don't be silly. Do I look as dead person?” He asked and touched her arm. “Interesting outfit but I will never understand why you fairies can't fight without transforming.”

Laura slowly opened her eyes but still she can't breathe normally. “Loki.” She whispered with sadness and tried to get up. She gave up, because her wings were too heavy. “I thought you were dead! DEAD! For over four years I thought that you died.” She yelled with anger. Right now girl didn't care if someone will hear her. She was just angry because of men kneeling before her.

   “Calm down, princess. We don't want anyone to interrupt our little conversation. I'm not here to fight.” He smiled. Laura noticed that his dark hair were much longer than the last time when they had met.

   “And what is the reason that you've frozen my wings?”

   “It's very simple. I don't want you to get hurt when you will try to attack me.” She looked at him irritation, but she didn't answer. Loki stood up and continued: “Did Coulson's fanboy soul came back to life that he ordered you to steal Rogers' shield?”

   “I'm not stealing it! Just borrowing for a while.” She blushed. That was her plan. To borrow shield from Stark. He's not using it anyway and it would be big advantage when Izis and Laura would find Rogers.

   “And Coulson knows nothing about it?” Loki raised an eyebrow in wonder. “You're a terrible agent. Really.”
   “But I'm good sidekick. So better watch out, Loki.”

   “Yes, yes, yes. I have a proposition.” He turned away from her and started walking around the room. Laura could just look at him. It was too cold to use her magic.

   “What proposition?” She asked finally.

   Loki smiled. Everything went according to his plan. “Well... I think you will be a good guardian in Asgard. You know, a warrior.” He snapped his fingers and her wings were free. “I kinda trust you even if you don't trust me.”
   “Why are you so generous?”

   “Because we are friends.”

   “FRIENDS?” She laughed finally getting up. “We used to be friends. Until the New York. Until you left me big scar on my back and told me that I'm miserable creature. Nice, isn't it?” She run after him and tried to catch Loki. She almost had Laufeyson but her hands caught only air. As always. First time when it happened she thought she was going crazy. Now she was not so sure about it. This was so real, this pain, this cold...

   “You all will be safe in Asgard, remember that.” She heard next to her. She turned around but again she was alone in the room.

   “I'm going crazy...” She whispered to herself. “He is dead and I'm convincing myself that it's not true. That Loki is still somewhere here...” Laura subsided on the ground. But she can't just sit for a long time because she heard Happy's voice. He was closer and closer. She panicked asking herself what to do. Suddenly she saw it. Captain's shield. She smiled sadly, grabbed it and run towards the window. Before she jumped and flew she turned around wiping away a tear.

   “Thanks, Loki...” She whispered. “And I'm sorry that he didn't have more time, my friend. In spite of everything I wish that you could be here with me...”

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   The men went out to the shadow. There was a sad smile on his face when he looked at the girl flying away. There were so many things that he wanted to tell her, but he couldn't. He was the Mischief.

   “I am here and I'll always be with you.” Loki said, before walking away.